cracked at the left side of the crown
including general illiteracy and limited publicity for the new medal
a bronze gilt cross pattée with four arms constructed of exceptionally fine white enamels
3 mm (h - inclusive of laurel suspension and integral suspension ring)
a white enamelled five point star with small ball finials
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic cracked at the left side(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central Panzer IV rolling over grassy terrain, with its left tread extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring